“…not to innovate is to die” wrote Christopher Freeman is his book of the Economics of Innovation in 1982. A recent report by a notable agency –CGA Strategy - says that just 25% of consumers who drink wine at casual dining venues rate the quality as very good. This rates a rather lowly 17th out of 18 in drinks categories that it measured. The same research reports that the … [Read more...]
London’s Borough Market hosts River Cottage this September
Borough Market invites Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage to join them this September, to celebrate London’s culinary heart. The partnership will see River Cottage leave its west country home and head to the city to deliver a season of cookery courses, free talks and events at London’s world-famous Borough Market. Hugh will also be hosting a vegetable feast to … [Read more...]
Hoteliers call for sensible debate on festival fees
Bristol hoteliers are warning the city’s council not to throw the baby out with the bath water as it looks to plug its £220 million budget deficit by 2020. The call follows news that the iconic Balloon Fiesta might have to move because it wouldn’t be able to afford potential fees the council is looking to ask it to pay to use Ashton Court – the home of the event for the last … [Read more...]
New breakfast menu at Tom’s Kitchen
Tom's Kitchen has just launched a brand new breakfast menu at the Chelsea and Canary Wharf sites. New additions such as Baked Turkish eggs with sumac yoghurt; Sweetcorn fritters topped with grilled avocado and a side of chilli scrambled egg; and Tom's trio of breakfast bruschetta's, now sit alongside Tom’s Kitchen favourites including Truffle eggs Benedict, Full English … [Read more...]
Cycas Hospitality welcomes new Assistant Director of Sales
Cycas Hospitality, London’s second largest operator of serviced apartment/apart-hotels, has appointed Marta Perez as Assistant Director of Sales. Joining the group with over 5 years’ experience in the serviced apartment sector, Marta is a seasoned salesperson and will be working with the Cycas sales team on new openings. Wayne Androliakos, Vice President of Operations at … [Read more...]